DermatologistsState estimates
| Occupation | Employment | Mean annual wage | Median | 10th | 25th | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatologists (29-1213) | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Physician Assistants (29-1071) | 680 | $131,910 | $133,200 | $104,660 | $112,570 | $142,330 | $158,020 |
| Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) | 1,020 | $125,160 | $128,840 | $103,080 | $108,190 | $136,180 | $156,000 |
| Medical Assistants (31-9092) | 1,340 | $42,170 | $41,870 | $35,980 | $37,730 | $45,870 | $48,960 |
What the figures suggest for South Dakota owners
BLS does not publish a state mean for dermatologists in South Dakota; avoid treating the missing figure as zero or as evidence that the role is absent. The published physician assistants mean of $131,910 provides a visible reference for that occupation only, not a substitute dermatologist benchmark. Across the four occupations shown, the highest published mean is physician assistants at $131,910, and the lowest is medical assistants at $42,170, a difference of $89,740.
Within the published support-role medians for South Dakota, physician assistant is highest at $133,200 and medical assistant is lowest at $41,870. Compare the physician assistant ($133,200), nurse practitioner ($128,840), and medical assistant ($41,870) figures with assigned work, supervision, appointment access, and expected collections.
The South Dakota OEWS table describes employee wage estimates and employment, not practice profit or owner distributions. Its physician assistant median is $133,200; that figure excludes benefits and does not establish a fair offer for a particular candidate.
For state-specific operating context, see South Dakota licensure information and South Dakota CME information. Compare an offer with the compensation benchmark calculator, or return to the salary hub.
Source: BLS May 2025 OEWS state estimates, state downloadable table. Release name: May 2025 OEWS.
